MICROGREENS
Damping Off in Microgreens: Spotting It Before the Whole Tray Goes
Damping off is a fungal disease that attacks microgreen seedlings at the soil line, pinching...
CLIMBING & VINING CROPS
Growing Cucumbers in Containers on a Balcony
Growing cucumbers in containers on a balcony comes down to three things the gardening books...
SEED STARTING & PROPAGATION
White Fuzzy Mold on Seed-Starting Soil: Harmless or Not?
White fuzz on seed-starting soil is usually harmless mold, not a disease. It is a...
PASSIVE HYDROPONICS
Hydroponic pH for Vegetables: Reading and Adjusting It Simply
For hydroponic vegetables, keep the nutrient solution's pH between about 5.5 and 6.5 — most...
WATERING & IRRIGATION
DIY Wick Watering: Cotton, Rope, and What Won’t Rot
DIY wick watering is the cheapest self-watering method that genuinely holds a plant for a...
SEED STARTING & PROPAGATION
Purple Seedling Leaves: What the Color Is Telling You
Purple seedling leaves usually mean cold roots have locked out phosphorus. The nutrient is right...
PLANT GUIDES
Diagnosing Pepper Plant Problems
Most pepper problems are environmental, not pests or disease, and they trace back to three...
PASSIVE HYDROPONICS
DIY Mason Jar Hydroponics: A Kratky Build From Stuff You Own
You can build a working hydroponic garden from a mason jar, a net cup, and...
POLLINATORS & BENEFICIAL INSECTS
Flowering Plants That Attract Bees: The Honest Short List
The flowering plants that attract bees most reliably share three traits: single open flowers, rich...
MICROGREENS
Why Microgreens Wilt After Cutting and How to Keep Them Crisp
Microgreens wilt after cutting for two main reasons: they were harvested warm and wet, or...